Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corporate Policies, Customer Satisfaction, Establish Priorities, Furniture, High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Leadership, Loading/Unloading, Loss Prevention, Maintain Compliance, Operational Communications, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Retail, Retail Management, Safety Compliance, Sales, Shipping/Receiving, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Truckload Freight
The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with HomeGoods to find qualified candidates for a Receiving Supervisor in Staten Island, NY. HomeGoods is a national home furnishing retailer offering a wide selection of furniture, décor, kitchenware, and household essentials. Founded in 1992, the company has grown to hundreds of locations across the United States. HomeGoods is known for providing quality products and creating a dynamic retail environment focused on value, organization, and customer satisfaction.
Position Overview:
The Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all receiving and backroom operations to ensure merchandise is received, processed, and prepared for the sales floor efficiently and accurately. This role includes supervising and training receiving associates, coordinating shipment deliveries, maintaining inventory accuracy, monitoring safety and loss prevention procedures, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The Receiving Supervisor works closely with store management to support operational goals, manage workflow, resolve receiving discrepancies, and maintain an organized stockroom. Strong leadership, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to lift merchandise and work in a fast-paced retail environment.
This position is located in Staten Island, NY.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the receiving process for incoming merchandise.
- Ensure shipments are unloaded, processed, and moved efficiently to the sales floor.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain an organized and safe stockroom and receiving area.
- Supervise, train, and provide direction to receiving associates.
- Delegate tasks and help set daily priorities.
- Enforce safety policies and ensure proper handling of merchandise.
- Collaborate with store management and communicate operational updates.
Requirements:
- Previous receiving supervisory or team lead experience required.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience unloading trucks, processing freight, and managing stockrooms.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer skills for inventory and store systems.
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, and handle merchandise in a fast-paced environment.
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